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Why the cliché about cruise ships is totally wrong!

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👁️ 7K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 6:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruises are for the newly wed and nearly dead yep i have two and it's completely wrong

the average age of a cruise passenger was 46.7 years old in 2019

cruises are way more than sitting around all day in a lounge chair in between trips to the buffet

the bottom line is it is not nearly as restrictive or structured as you might think

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out a past cruise compass to see how much is going on on board
Don't worry about formal wear; there's a middle ground between pool deck attire and formal wear

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of being bored or trapped on a cruise shipCruises offer many activities and port stops; check a cruise compass for options
Cruises are too structured and restrictiveDining and show times are optional; there are alternative options available

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy the cliché about cruise ships being for the newly wed and nearly dead is wrong
QWhat types of people are actually on cruise ships
QIs there enough to do on a cruise to avoid boredom

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Have you ever heard this cliché about cruise ships: "Cruises are for the newly wed and nearly dead"? I have too, and it is completely wrong!